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| Opening film | Better Man by Michael Gracey |
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| Closing film | Dry Season by Bohdan Sláma |
| Location | Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium at Panaji, Goa, India |
| Founded | 1952 |
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| No. of films | 180 |
| Festival date | Opening: 20 November 2024 Closing: 28 November 2024 |
| Website | iffigoa |
The 55th International Film Festival of India is taking place from 20 to 28 November, 2024 at Panaji, Goa. The theme of this year's festival is 'Young Filmmakers – The Future is Now', so this year a new section and award category 'Best Debut Director of Indian Feature Film' has been introduced in the festival to encourage young blood. The award constitutes of a certificate and cash prize of ₹5 lakh in recognition of young directorial talent from India.[1] The festival will screen over 180 international films from 81 countries, including 15 world premieres.[2]
On 11 November it was announced that Ashutosh Gowariker an Indian filmmaker will serve as the chairperson of the international jury, and Phillip Noyce, an Australian film and television director is the recipient of Satyajit Ray Lifetime Achievement Award.[3]
15 films will compete for Golden Peacock award in main competition.[4] Australia was designated as the 'Country of Focus' at the festival, with seven Australian films set to be screened, highlighting the country's rich storytelling traditions, including indigenous and contemporary narratives.[5] The festival is honoring the 100th anniversary of four legendary figures in Indian cinema, actor–director Raj Kapoor, filmmaker Tapan Sinha, Telugu star Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and singer Mohammed Rafi, through a dedicated tribute program.[6]
The festival opened with Australian film on the life of the British pop star Robbie Williams, Better Man by Michael Gracey. Abhishek Banerjee and Bhumi Pednekar hosted the opening ceremony which was telecast live on YouTube.[7]
- ^ "Iffi institutes new award for debut Indian film directors". The Times of India. 15 September 2024. Retrieved 15 September 2024.
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- ^ Naman Ramachandran (13 November 2024). "India's IFFI Goa Festival Sets 15-Film Golden Peacock Competition Slate". Variety. Retrieved 18 November 2024.
- ^ "Australia named Country of Focus for 55th International Film Festival of India". Hindustan Times. 23 October 2024. Retrieved 28 October 2024.
- ^ "IFFI to celebrate the Centenary of Four Icons of Indian Cinema". PIB. 5 November 2024. Retrieved 9 November 2024 – via press release.
- ^ "55th International Film Festival of India opens with the Australian film "Better Man"". PIB. 20 November 2024. Retrieved 21 November 2024 – via press release.